Knock Pilgrimage 2022
National
Tribute to Fr. Pat
I met Fr. Patrick Burke (Pat) in the summer of 2011 in Dublin Airport as we were departing for the Faith & Light pilgrimage. I was immediately struck by his sense of calm and, over the course of the pilgrimage, how unruffled he was. He cared deeply for people and for his ministry to people. …
Provincial Council Zoom meeting March, 2021
Provincial Council Zoom meeting March, 2021, joined by Anne Emmett, International Vice Co-ordinator
The Feast Of Light Letter From Don Marco International Chaplain
Every year, the liturgy invites us to celebrate the Feast of Light, remembering the day Mary and Joseph took Baby Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem, just as the Law of Moses says. On that day, on seeing Baby Jesus, a righteous man called Simeon praised God by saying: “Master, now you may let your …
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Experiencing the essentials of Faith and Light in the midst of a pandemic
Dear Faith and Light communities,This booklet is a TREASURE. Take notice when you open and read it, because inside you will find gems of ideas; experiences and testimonies of great value. This is a treasure born of creativity and courage, which will brighten and enhance the lives of all us of us who are part …
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Pandemic Blessing From Our National Chaplain
We have been both separated and united in the most extraordinary manner as a Faith and Light family over the past few months. My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. We have had very few fiestas or gatherings; have had few informal meetings; have greatly missed one another’s smiles and cheerful greetings; have been …
Poem from Fr. Alan Mowbray
The poem celebrates a lady in care in England, aniece of mine, and Luke Kelly’s remarkable song:“Scorn not his Simplicity” that deals with thevulnerable people in our midst. Fiona ” No way, no way ” no petulant cry but strength and half-way smile , a gentle warning, identity to claim tho’ vulnerable , extreme. Who …
50th Celebration 2021
Next year in 2021 we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the birth of our great and beautiful family, 50 years of Faith and Light!… The winning logo, above has been created by Cristina Casanovas Montemayor from the “Two Rivers” community in Barcelona, Spain. Cristina has Down Syndrome and has been with Faith and Light for …
Message from our National Chaplain Fr Niall Ahern
These past months has seen us plea with Jesus to pour His graciousness upon us as a Faith and Light family inIreland and indeed throughout the world. We have been shattered by the news emerging around ourcherished founder – Jean Vanier – and have been insilent and compassionate prayer alone and with one another for all concerned …
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National Council Meeting 2020
The National Council held their meeting in Lough Lannagh village, Castlebar in Feb ’20. Many thanks to Fr Dixy, the Castlebar Faith & Light chaplain’ who came to celebrate Mass at the end of the meeting and joined us for dinner